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Discuss the safety measures necessary for managing ionising radiation, focusing on minimizing exposure time, maximizing distance from the radiation source, and employing shielding to block radiation.

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Discuss the safety measures necessary for managing ionising radiation, focusing on minimizing exposure time, maximizing distance from the radiation source, and employing shielding to block radiation

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Safety Measures for Ionising Radiation

To ensure safety when working with ionising radiation, three main strategies are employed: minimizing exposure time, maximizing distance from the source, and using shielding materials.

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    State one safety measure for managing ionising radiation.

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